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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.93, 903.79 and 360.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.93, 903.79 and 360.19 is: 497.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.93 : 903.79 = 360.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.93/903.79 = 360.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.93x = 903.79 × 360.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.93x = 325,537.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,537.70/654.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.06

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